Associate

Our Client Our client is a well-established, full-service defence litigation firm with a significant presence in Western Canada. The firm’s has a flexible hybrid work model (three days in-office, two remote). The firm maintains a diverse insurance and complex litigation practice and is experiencing continued growth. With significant capacity to expand across multiple specialty areas, the firm is strategically strengthening its mid-level bench strength to support ongoing client demand. Responsibilities The successful candidate will join a dynamic litigation team and will manage a litigation practice with a focus on one or more of the following areas: Insurance coverage Class actions Construction Litigation Errors & Omissions (E&O) Employment Practices Liability (EPL) The successful candidate will: Handle files with increasing autonomy while collaborating with senior partners Conduct examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances Draft pleadings, written advocacy, and complex legal opinions Contribute to strategic case development and client relationship management Participate in marketing and business development initiatives (target: approximately 50 hours annually) Requirements 7–10 years’ call (or comparable experience) preferred Strong background in insurance litigation, coverage, class actions, or abuse litigation Experience handling files with a degree of independence Demonstrated advocacy skills and strong written work product Commercially minded with an interest in long-term growth within a firm Candidates with split practices beyond pure motor vehicle defense will be considered; exclusively motor vehicle-focused practices are not preferred Ability to thrive in a collaborative, partner-heavy environment REF LI#1568

Manage a litigation practice focusing on insurance, class actions, construction, or liability areas. Responsibilities include conducting discoveries, mediations, court appearances, and contributing to strategic case development.

Preferred 7–10 years of call with a strong background in insurance or complex litigation. Candidates must demonstrate independence in handling files and possess strong written and oral advocacy skills.

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• Insurance Litigation
• Coverage
• Class Actions
• Construction Litigation
• Errors & Omissions
• Employment Practices Liability
• Legal Advocacy
• Pleadings Drafting
• Case Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Legal Opinions

• Legal

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available